All Health articles – Page 146
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We’ve chosen health
The food and drink industry has responded to government concerns about obesity and health with a multi-million pound investment in innovation and the reformulation of some of the biggest brand names. A survey of 20 of the UK’s leading food and...
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Why public health campaigns are a fat lot of good
The food and drink industry is being asked to fund an anti-obesity campaign. Will it do any good or will it just be money down the drain? asks Siân HarringtonImagine Toyota and Ford being told to fund a public campaign to promote the...
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Health chief calls for cut in cheap cigarette imports
A quarter of cigarettes smoked in England and Wales and 75% of roll-ups avoid tax and duties, according to chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson.He said that the policy of raising prices to deter smoking was failing because of illegal...
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Parents indulge kids
One in three parents takes little interest in their children’s eating habits, according to a report on childhood obesity by Mintel.Only 54% of parents said they attempted to educate their children about healthy eating, and just 51% said they...
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Soft drinks fight back
Manufacturers hope to reverse the damaging effects of publicity linking carbonated drinks and obesity through a new information campaign.The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA), which counts Coca-Cola, Britvic and Pepsi among its members, is...
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Smoke ban benefits off -trade
Changes in drinking habits in the Irish Republic could spill over into the UK if the proposed smoking ban in pubs goes ahead, according to the latest statistics from the industry.A 13% increase in off-licence sales in Ireland in the past 12...
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The Saturday Essay
>>sugar is driving the obesity epidemic says Patrick Holford, founder of the Institute for Optimum NutritionAs George Bernard Shaw said: “Everyone complains about the weather but nobody does anything!” So, what are we going to...
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Tax cuts will not reduce smuggling
from Amanda Sandford, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)suppliers must blaze a new csr trailfrom Nicky Amos, CSR director, Corporate CultureSir; Audrey Wales of the tobacco-front group Retailers against...
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Red card for traffic lights
Leading nutritionists have joined industry critics in questioning whether the Public Health White Paper can help to halt obesity, reports Siân HarringtonFood and drink retailers and manufacturers will finally discover next month what...
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Festive salmon sales a-leaping
Suppliers are hailing brisk demand for salmon, especially premium lines, as the Christmas period approaches.Sales are particularly strong for smaller gutted fish used for smoking and for the fresh portion market.Allan Miller, sales...
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Labelling may not reduce obesity, says dietician
New labelling systems may prove to be a waste of time in helping to reduce obesity, delegates at the Westminster Diet & Health Forum seminar heard this week.Consultant dietician Angie Jefferson, who has worked in both the NHS and commercial...
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Debate with a European consensus
UK, French and German consumers are as one when it comes to the causes of the obesity crisis – but views vary on the solutions. Julian Hunt reports on exclusive new research for The GrocerEuropean food cultures may vary wildly as you...
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What we’re doing in the war
Martin Glenn believes big brands can guide the public through the health minefield. Julian Hunt reportsWhen the bullets started flying in the great obesity war of 2004, surprisingly few leaders of the branded food sector were prepared...
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DoH solution misses a simple point
from Gordon Storey, Biscuit Cake Chocolate and Confectionery AssnSir; During the period in which the government has been formulating its obesity policy, we have made clear our intention to work with it and other groups to reduce...
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White Paper proposes traffic-light scheme
The Government’s White Paper on Health, released earlier this afternoon, has confirmed that it wishes to introduce a traffic-light-style system to flag up health information on food products.Also on the issues of obesity and diet, the...
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Obese say: it’s our fault
Traffic-light labelling, restricted advertising and tighter food industry regulation will not solve the obesity crisis, according to research conducted among overweight consumers. The study comes as the food industry awaits the long-delayed...
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It’s our fault. We’ll fix it
Amid the baying for regulations to tackle obesity, has anyone asked overweight people what they think? Siân Harrington has new research to handWho can shout louder? Single-issue groups, NGOs, doctors, food suppliers, retailers or...
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The Saturday Essay
>>The food industry’s an ostrich when it comes to obesity – Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy, City UniversityI am amused and perplexed to see how defensive so many inside the industry are being about food and public health. I...
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Highs and lows of the week
Consumers are keen on low fat lines but they are not giving up on indulgenceBig headlines warning of an obesity epidemic have struck a chord with chubby shoppers who are filling their baskets with healthier cakes and biscuits.The...